The French Revolution
Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has recently begun refusing to stand during the national anthem before games, causing viewers at home to wonder why.
When asked about it, he said:
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
As Ed Driscoll over at Instapundit remarked, “I really miss the days when football served as an escape from politics instead of just another front line for the reactionary left.”
Click CONTINUE to see other athletes who have gotten into hot water over the Star Spangled Banner:
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